Security configuration for InTouch HMI

Protecting the Applications and Content on the Host

Configuring an Inactivity Time-Out

Configure WindowViewer to automatically log off an inactive operator from an InTouch application.

Inactivity time-out is not supported when connected experience is enabled.

Securing Systems through Authentication and Authorization

Authentication and Authorization Based Security

Users needs to authenticate themselves before using an InTouch application. InTouch verifies whether the authenticated user is authorized to use specific functionality.

Using Virtual Accounts

Using virtual accounts provides an additional layer of security when accessing alarm functions. See Using Virtual Accounts in the InTouch HMI Alarms and Events Guide.

Protecting the Applications and Content on the Host

Locking System Keys

Restrict operator access to standard Windows functions by disabling system keys on the computer running an InTouch application.

Securing Systems through Authentication and Authorization

Managing Users and Groups through ICS Software

Using InTouch-Based Security

Restrict which functions an operator is allowed to perform by linking those functions to internal tags.

Managing Users and Groups through Windows

Using Operating System-Based Security

Inherit some user/group account policies from the Windows operating system.

Securing the application data folder

Applying Role-based Security to the Application Folder

Users can define user roles and user groups to manage access to the application data folder.